Explain why traumatic brain injury (TBI) is sometimes considered "invisible" and a "silent epidemic."

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It is sometimes considered "invisible" because many people who experience TBI do not look unusual. In fact, even a person's friends and co-workers may not observe an outward, physical difference in an individual who sustains a brain injury. This can lead to misunderstandings of the person's abilities and motivations. It is often referred to as a "silent epidemic" because of its increasing prevalence

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